Okundoperoxide, a Bicyclic Cyclofarnesylsesquiterpene Endoperoxide from Scleria striatinux with Antiplasmodial Activity

Efange, S. M. N. et al. (2009) Okundoperoxide, a Bicyclic Cyclofarnesylsesquiterpene Endoperoxide from Scleria striatinux with Antiplasmodial Activity. Journal of Natural Products, 72(2), pp. 280-283. (doi: 10.1021/np800338p)

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Abstract

Okundoperoxide (1) was isolated by bioassay-guided fractionation of extracts from Scleria striatinux (syn. S. striatonux). The compound contains a cyclic endoperoxide structural moiety and possesses moderate antimalarial activity.

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:ALDEHYDES FURANS NATURAL-PRODUCTS PEROXIDES
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Connolly, Professor Joseph
Authors: Efange, S. M. N., Brun, R., Wittlin, S., Connolly, J. D., Hoye, T. R., McAkam, T., Makolo, F. L., Mbah, J. A., Nelson, D. P., Nyongbela, K. D., and Wirmum, C. K.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
Journal Name:Journal of Natural Products
ISSN:0163-3864

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